To celebrate top performers’ sales achievements and adaptability during a year of constant change and critical labor shortages, PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing organization, is pleased to announce that PrideStaff Bend was named a President’s Circle Award Bronze winner for being a top producer in revenue and profits in 2022. Left to right: Tammi Heaton, Matt Ertle, Caitlin [...]
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Hiring continues to get more difficult. A long-term trend -- known as the sansdemic -- has seen the labor market get tighter in recent years, a shift that promises to continue into the foreseeable future. This will significantly change the way you think about your team-building process, making hiring and retention more difficult. Among the [...]
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Successful companies need leaders. They also need managers. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they’re not synonymous. If you run your own business, or are the person responsible for talent management, it’s important to understand the differences between managers and leaders, to be able to spot key leadership skills, and to know how [...]
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There are massive changes taking place in the labor market -- ones that will have a dramatic impact on how you operate your business. The economy is running into a condition known as the "sansdemic," a general lack of workers that will make hiring and retention more difficult over time. But what's causing this shift? [...]
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Flexibility in the workplace, such as by offering employees the ability to adapt their schedules or work environment to meet their personal needs and preferences, does not require much effort on the part of management and organizations. However, the payoff for this willingness to be open-minded to what employees desire can be significant from a [...]
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The job market is likely going to tighten over time. A long-term trend known as the sansdemic -- a demographic shift that will lead to a broad lack of workers -- is set to put pressure on your ability to find the talent you need to fill your open positions. How can you overcome this [...]
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Hiring for cultural fit has been ingrained into recruitment mindsets for some time. And it’s undeniably important. But, unless hiring managers practice due diligence, their efforts can veer into dangerous territory. The real goal may be cultural add, versus fit. This means building onto your strong, diverse culture and avoiding the looking glass effect, where [...]
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Onboarding is crucial for setting your new hires up for success – theirs and yours. An effective onboarding process helps newcomers get to know your company culture, mission and values, in addition to processes, policies and procedures that will add to everyone’s overall productivity. Start onboarding the minute you decide to hire someone. Preboarding should [...]
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Back in the day, recruiting and data were not even mentioned in the same sentence. But now it’s a whole new world, with a wealth of software and analytics tools available to enhance your hiring process. And if you’re not putting them to good use at your company, you’ll quickly fall behind in the competitive [...]
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A new year is a fresh start, and you’re hoping to achieve that at your company. As a committed manager, you know a positive company culture is the key to a successful business. Maybe things are great at your company or perhaps you know there’s room for improvement. Either way, it’s important to know telltale [...]
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March 3, 2023
